What's included in the Free Compliance tier vs. the paid tiers?

What's included in the Free Compliance tier vs. the paid tiers?

The Free Compliance tier provides foundational tools to help you stay informed about compliance requirements, while the paid tiers (Premium and Ultimate) unlock document creation, automation, advanced HR tools, and expert support. Below is a detailed breakdown of what you get at each level.

What's Included in Compliance Free

Compliance Free gives you access to core monitoring and notification capabilities at no additional cost:

Notices

  • Send compliance notices to employees digitally
  • Track who has viewed and signed each notice
  • Send reminders to employees who haven't signed
  • Categorize notices for easier organization

HR Tools

  • HR Assessment – Evaluate your organization's current HR practices, identify compliance gaps, and receive personalized recommendations
  • HR Compliance Library – Access a searchable database with thousands of regulatory updates, guides, checklists, forms, letters, policies, and toolkits created by certified HR and legal experts

Best For: Organizations new to HR compliance, budget-conscious teams, or those who want to explore compliance tools before upgrading.


What Premium Adds

Compliance Premium ($15/month + $2 per employee) includes everything in Free, plus:

Additional Notice Features

  • Archive notices for historical recordkeeping

Security

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) availability
  • Track which employees have set up MFA
  • Send reminders to employees who haven't enabled MFA

Audit Log

  • Track historic actions by type and by user for compliance documentation

Document Creators

  • Benefit Document Creator (Wrap, POP, FSA, HRA, ICHRA, Qualified Transportation, SPDs)
  • Job Description Builder
  • Smart Employee Handbook Builder with proactive law change alerts
  • Wrap Section 125 Document Creator
  • Custom Documents with proactive alerts

Learning Management System

  • Assign, track, and manage employee training courses
  • Upload your own video courses for employees to complete

Additional HR Tools

  • Calculators (Cost Per Hire, Employee Turnover, Absenteeism Rate, Overtime Rate, ACA FTE, ACA Safe Harbor)
  • Compliance Calendar with key deadlines
  • Minimum Wage Map
  • OSHA Logs
  • Reporting
  • Salary Comparison Tools

Best For: Growing businesses that need to create compliant documents, automate compliance tracking, and manage training.


What Ultimate Adds

Compliance Ultimate includes everything in Premium, plus:

Expert Support

  • Phone and email access to SHRM-certified HR consultants with an average of 18+ years of experience
  • Multiple authorized users from your organization can access the HR experts
  • Guidance on complex topics including employee relations, terminations, leaves of absence, workplace harassment, benefits compliance, and more

Pre-Built Training Course Catalog

  • Ready-to-use courses covering:
    • Communication
    • Cybersecurity
    • DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)
    • Health & Wellness
    • Leadership & Management
    • Microsoft Computer Skills
    • Workplace Harassment Prevention
    • Workplace Safety

Best For: Organizations with complex HR needs, multi-state operations, limited in-house HR expertise, or those who need regular access to certified professionals.

Common Questions

What if I only need one Premium feature (like the Handbook Builder)? Premium is sold as a complete package—individual features are not available separately. However, at $15/month + $2 per employee, most organizations find the full suite valuable once they start using it.

Can I upgrade later? Absolutely. Many organizations start with Compliance Free to explore the HR Assessment and Compliance Library, then upgrade to Premium or Ultimate as their needs grow.

→ See: [How do I upgrade from Free to Premium or Ultimate?] for upgrade instructions.

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